Mechanical Test Engineer

Gi Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Gi Group is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer for a specialist engineering test facility in Fareham. The role involves hands-on testing, running vibration and climatic tests, and generating detailed reports from electronic data capture systems.

You will join a dedicated team delivering high‑quality environmental testing services across sectors, contributing to test plans, problem solving, and continuous improvement in a customer-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a test laboratory environment.
• Practical experience operating vibration shaker equipment is desirable.
• Experience delivering climatic testing is desirable.
• Understanding of laboratory quality procedures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical testing to defined standards and test plans.
• Operate vibration shaker and climatic test equipment.
• Record results using electronic logbook systems and produce clear test reports.
• Work directly with customers during attended testing.
• Support the development of test plans and test methods.
• Liaise with supervisors to ensure accurate, timely completion of work; contribute to process improvements and documentation updates.

Skills

Hands-on

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Vibration shaker

Climatic testing equipment

Electronic data capture

Job description

Mechanical Test Engineer

A great opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Test Technician / Mechanical Test Engineer to join a specialist engineering test facility in Fareham. This role suits a hands‑on technician or mechanical test engineer with experience in laboratory testing, vibration systems, climatic chambers and electronic data capture.

You’ll work within a dedicated team delivering high‑quality environmental testing services across multiple industry sectors. The position is ideal for a detail‑driven mechanical test engineer who enjoys problem‑solving, working to defined standards, and contributing to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting mechanical testing to defined standards and test plans
• Operating vibration shaker and climatic test equipment
• Recording results using electronic logbook systems and producing clear test reports
• Working directly with customers during attended testing
• Supporting the development of test plans and test methods
• Liaising with supervisors to ensure accurate, timely completion of workContributing to process improvements and documentation updates

Essential Experience

• Experience in a test laboratory environment

Highly Desirable

• Practical experience operating vibration shaker equipment
• Experience delivering climatic testing
• Understanding of laboratory quality procedures

Desirable Attributes

• Motivated, enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Flexible approach to overtime, ad‑hoc shifts or customer‑site work
• Strong numerical, logical and analytical skills
• Good IT capability (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Able to work independently or as part of a team to defined deadlines
• Clear communicator with strong customer‑facing skills

Benefits

Competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme, life assurance and wellbeing support. Additional benefits may include hybrid working, car allowance and private medical cover depending on role level.